C18 ACERT™ DRY MANIFOLD ENGINE
Cat C18 ACERT engines are the ideal solution for your demanding operations in the oilfield. Decades of field operation and intense research and development allow Cat C18 ACERT engines to deliver excellent performance with low operating costs and emissions.Equipment powered by C18 ACERT engines include, pump skids, nitrogen units, acidizing units, cementing units, blenders, and hydraulic power units. Cat engines are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty.C18 ACERT engines, with ratings: 429-522 bkW (575-700 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm, meet China Stage II, U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent, EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. Ratings: 570-597 bkW (765-800 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm meet U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent emission standards. Ratings below 560 bkW (751 bhp) are available using U.S. EPA and EU Flexibility, and for other global regulated and non-regulated areas. Ratings above 560 bkW (751 bhp are available using U.S. EPA Flexibility and for other global regulated and non-regulated areas.
general specifications
Minimum Rating429.0 bkW
Maximum Rating596.0 bkW
Governor and ProtectionADEM A3
AspirationTurbocharged-Aftercooled
Displacement18.0 L
Flywheel and Flywheel HousingSAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1
Flywheel Teeth136 (SAE No. 0), 113 (SAE No. 1)
Rotation (from flywheel end)Counterclockwise
Stroke183.0 mm
Bore145.0 mm


emissions
EmissionsEPA and CARB Non-Road Mobile Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
dimensions
Length1389.0 mm
Width919.0 mm
Height1227.0 mm
Weight1273.0 kg
capacity for liquids
Cooling System50.0 L
C18 ACERT™ (Dry Manifold) STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- air inlet system
Single turbocharger, mid-mounted, inlet 152.4 mm (6 in), hoseconnection
Dual turbocharger, front and rear inlet 127.0 mm (5 in.), hoseconnection - control system
Electronic governing, PTO speed control
Programmable ratings
Cold mode start strategy
Automatic altitude compensation
Power compensation for fuel temperature
Programmable low and high idle and TEL
Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
Engine monitoring and protection system (speed, temperature,pressure)
J1939 Broadcast (diagnostic, engine status, and control) - cooling system
Thermostats and housing — outlet vertical
Jacket water pump — gear-driven, centrifuga
RH front water pump inlet
All plugs/fittings are STOR for lines gp water - exhaust system
Exhaust manifold — dry
Single turbo — front-facing turbo exhaust, full marmonconnection, maximum load 10 kg for direct connection to turbo
Dual turbo — exhaust elbow, dry 203 mm (8 in) - flywheels and flywheel housings
See Mandatory Options - fuel system
Electronic unit injector
Fuel filter, secondary, mid-mount (LH 2 micron high performance)
Fuel transfer pump, LH front
Fuel priming pump, LH mid-mount
Fuel sample valve, mounted on fuel filter base. - lube system
Crankcase breather — rear valve cover
Oil cooler — RH (dual)
Oil filter — RH, LH
Oil pan — front sump
Oil dipstick — LH front
Oil pump - mounting system
Front support (shipping only) - power takeoffs
Crankshaft pulley, 203.2 mm (8 in), 3 grooves 292.1 mm(11.5 in) 1 groove, all 15.9 mm (.63 in) width
Hydraulic pump drive, SAE A, 11-tooth - general
Vibration damper
Paint — Cat yellow
Lifting eyes
Automatic variable timing, electronic
Electronic installation kit 70-pin connector (connectors, pins,sockets) - mandatory options
Throttle position sensor
Single turbo only — exhaust system (front or rear)
Flywheel housing or rear PTO
Primary filter/water separator
C18 ACERT™ (Dry Manifold) OPTIONS
- air compressor
Air compressor governor
Expansion chambers - air inlet system
Air cleaners
Air lines - charging system
Charging alternators
Alternator mountings
Alternator wiring
Circuit breakers and mountings
Alternator belt guard - cooling system
Radiator
Fan drive with radiator packages
Fan height instructions
Vee belts
Aftercooler lines with Caterpillar installed radiator
Single turbo configuration rear-facing exhaust
Single turbo configuration rear-facing exhaust
Aftercoooler lines
Suction fan adapters
Blower fan adapter
Blower fan
Suction fan
Fan belt
Coolant level sensor
Dry charge coolant conditioners - exhaust system
Turbo exhaust connection
Flexible fittings
Elbows, flange, clamp, pipes
Exhaust adapters
Manifold
Mufflers - fuel systems
Flexible fuel lines
Fuel filter location
Fuel cooler
Water separator - instrumentation
Gauges and instrument panels - lube system
Oil pans
Drain and cover
Oil level gauge
Remote oil filters
Oil filters
Lubricating oils - mounting system
Structural steel base
Front and rear engine support - power takeoffs
Rear enclosed clutches
Hydraulic pump drives
Hydraulics gear pumps
Clutch supports
Crankshaft pulleys - protection system
Air shutoff - starting system
Air starting motors
Air pressure regulator
Air silencer
Start switch
Electric starting motors — 12V, 24V
Battery sets – 24V
Battery cable and rack
Starting aids - transmission arrangement
Transmission water lines